11 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Group Ride

Don't Take It Personally

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When, not if, you do lose the group, don’t start calling yourself a loser or a slacker. “Every cyclist has been dropped at some point,” says Dieffenbach, “and if they tell you otherwise, they’re lying. After you’re spit out, process the ride positively. Ask yourself, “Why didn’t it work today?” Maybe it’s because you didn’t eat a good dinner last night, or that work this week demanded 60 hours of your time. It’s not always your legs, says Dieffenbach.